Gormley to start against Down

GAA: Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has named Conor Gormley in his starting line-up for Saturday’s Ulster football semi-final against…

GAA:Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has named Conor Gormley in his starting line-up for Saturday's Ulster football semi-final against Down.

Gormley, who missed the win over Antrim because of a knee injury, has returned to full fitness, and has been named at centre back for the Casement Park clash.

There’s a first championship start for Peter Harte, nephew of manager Mickey, who comes in at wing back for his cousin, Davy Harte, who has been ruled out by a calf strain.

Gormley comes in as a direct replacement for Ryan McMenamin, who is not risked due to a slight hamstring strain. Both McMenamin and Davy Harte will be on the bench. Sean Cavanagh plays his 50th championship game, lining out at centre forward.

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Tyrone (SF v Down):P McConnell, M Swift, Justin McMahon, D Carlin, P Harte, C Gormley, P Jordan, C Cavanagh, K Hughes, B Dooher, S Cavanagh, Joe McMahon, M Penrose, S O'Neill, O Mulligan.